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Saint Mary’s grad, Stockton native Alvarado commits to NCAA D-III Plymouth State

June 18th, 2025

Utica Jr. Comets forward Anthony Alvarado has announced his NCAA Division III commitment to Plymouth State University for the 2025-26 season after a tremendous season in the NCDC. Alvarado, who hails from Stockton, ended up with the Jr. Comets at the end of the 2023-24 season, joining from the Mercer Chiefs and playing in nine…

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June 18th, 2025

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California, Nevada players chosen in slew of 2025 junior hockey drafts

June 12th, 2025

Starting in April with the NA3HL Draft and concluding in June with the two NAHL drafts, California and Nevada hockey players were selected in several junior hockey drafts this year. NA3HL Entry Draft – April 30 CA2nd round, 46th overall – Ben Dickson, F, Golden State Elite Eagles 18U, Long Beach Sharks2nd round, 48th overall…

California Dreamin’ Memorial Day Showdown tournament crowns 18 division champions

June 11th, 2025

The California Dreamin’ Hockey Tournaments’ Memorial Day Showdown tournament was held over the May 23-26 weekend in Southern California at IceTown Riverside and Ice Realm Carlsbad. A total of 18 teams brought home championship banners at the end of the exciting weekend. North (IceTown Riverside) 8U B North: Ducks beat Canadiens 3-2 (Logan Hurtado MVP)…

Mission Viejo’s Devlin, ‘one of the premier defensemen in junior hockey,’ named top NAHL blueliner

June 7th, 2025

Anchorage Wolverines blueliner Brock Devlin has been named the NAHL Defenseman of the Year. Devlin, a Mission Viejo native and two-year Wolverines veteran, dominated from the blue line and led all defensemen with 67 total points during the regular season. Devlin led all skaters in the regular season with 55 assists and found the back…

Bakersfield native, Jr. Kings alum Jones inks WHL contract with Moose Jaw

June 6th, 2025

The WHL’s Moose Jaw Warriors have announced that goaltender Kyle Jones has signed with the organization.  “We are excited to sign Kyle for the upcoming season,” said GM Jason Ripplinger.  Jones, a product of Bakersfield, was drafted 40th overall by the Warriors at the 2022 U.S. Priority Draft.  Last season with the NAHL’s Oklahoma Warriors,…

Jr. Sharks alum, San Jose native Castro signs NAHL tender agreement with North Iowa

May 30th, 2025

The NAPHL’s T1ER League has announced that the Lincoln Stars 18U defenseman Isaiah Castro has signed a NAHL tender agreement for the 2025-26 season with the North Iowa Bulls. Castro is in his second season with the Stars organization as a T1ER player, competing at both the 16U and 18U levels. The ‘07 blueliner has appeared…

San Diego native, Jr. Kings product Han signs with WHL’s Wild

May 30th, 2025

The WHL’s Wenatchee Wild have announced that 2007-born forward Rui Han has signed with the organization. A native of San Diego, Han played last season for Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass., and appeared in the AAA ranks with the Neponset Valley River Rats. He was originally the Victoria Royals’ first-round selection (seventh overall) in the 2022 WHL…

San Jose native, Jr. Sharks alum Miller heading to Alaska to start NCAA Division I career

May 28th, 2025

The NAHL’s St. Cloud Norsemen have announced that defenseman Kyle Miller has committed to play NCAA Division I hockey for Alaska. A third-year veteran of the Norsemen, Miller has served as one of the top blueliners in the league. During the 2024-25 regular season, the San Jose native ranked second among defensemen with 53 assists…

Marina del Rey native, Jr. Kings product Runtso inks WHL agreement with Royals

May 25th, 2025

The WHL’s Victoria Royals have announced the signing of 2007-born defenseman Timofei Runtso to a WHL scholarship and development agreement. Hailing from Marine del Ray, Runtso most recently played for the NAHL’s St. Cloud Norsemen, putting up eight goals and 19 assists for 27 points in 53 games. A product of the Los Angeles Jr….

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